Real Estate
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Liability exposure is great for inspector who works for wifeJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. In my area, there is a very successful real estate agent who is married to a home inspector. On all of her listings, she has her husband do the home inspection and th...
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Moisture is the enemy of exterior brick wallsJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am planning to build a new house using brick veneer walls. I like the look of old, recycled bricks. What precautions should I take to make sure the brick wall holds...
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Several books offer great advice for maintaining a first homeJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I'm a huge fan of your column and have gotten a lot of great advice from it. I have two questions for you. First, what do you recommend to clear a clogged sinks? Seco...
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Some believe Federal Reserve unsuited as regulatorJul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - A major focus of the Obama proposals to redesign the regulatory system is to bring all the major financial institutions that were implicated in the current financial cri...
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Chandelier lighting: This Southern style travels well
Jul 25, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW ORLEANS - Duke Morgan and Keith Malvitz were strolling through French Quarter antique shops when Morgan spotted the perfect lighting fixture for his big new bathroom...
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Smaller suburb Winfield tucked away amid heavily wooded areasJul 23, 2009 11:00 pm - With a bounty of parks and forest preserves, Winfield is paradise for those who enjoy nature, wildlife and outdoor recreation. More than 20 miles of footpaths and trails...
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Don't flush money down the toilet - repair leaking seals yourselfJul 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Toilets, although handy, do have some problems. One of the hardest things to deal with is a broken seal at the base. This allows leaking around the base from the bowl, a...
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Wood alternatives for a deck still require some maintenanceJul 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. I am tried of treating my old decaying wood deck. Also, it gets hot in the sun. I want to replace it with one requiring no maintenance and one that is environmentally...
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Bankruptcy filing can rob ability to get homeowners insuranceJul 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Many insurers will no longer renew a homeowners policy or issue a new one if the customer has recently filed for bankruptcy. Q. We have had the same company provide our ...
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Reforms will have significant impact on association membersJul 23, 2009 11:00 pm - In 2008, I had the honor of serving as the chairman of the Illinois Condominium Advisory Board, which was created by the legislature in 2007 to make recommendations on n...